2024 Region Service Award Winners
Each year, USA Volleyball presents Region (formerly Meritorious) Service Awards to individuals and/or groups that provide outstanding contributions to the sport of volleyball across the country. Each Region is allowed to nominate and select up to five individuals or groups for this recognition each year. The Carolina Region is pleased to announce the following individuals as recipients of 2024 Robert L. Lindsay Region Service Awards. A listing of all previous winners of Carolina Region Region/Meritorious Service Awards can be found here.
2024 HONOREES:
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| Kelley Krainiak |
Kelley Krainiak – Kelley is the current club director for East Carolina Juniors Volleyball Club. Kelley has been a coach, administrator, and tournament/site director in the region for many years. She served as the Youth & Junior Girls' Rep to the Carolina Region Board of Directors from 2020-2023.
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| Leann Madtes |
Leann Madtes – Leann earned her National Referee certification in 2024 and has been a referee in the region for many years. In 2023, Leann began a Facebook group for female referees under 30 to mentor and provide guidance to them as they give back to the sport. Her efforts are helping the region grow the number of officials in the sport.
The Carolina Region would like to thank each of these individuals for their continued support of volleyball in North Carolina! Without people like these, the Carolina Region would not be where it is today. If you have a chance to meet these honorees or any previous year’s winners, please thank them for their many contributions.
If you would like to nominate someone for a 2025 Region Service Award, please contact the Region Office. Any person that works to promote volleyball in North Carolina in some way is eligible.